Fishpond.co.nz Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Evaluating 65 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the competitive pricing and extensive product range, often finding items cheaper than elsewhere. Many people highlight the excellent quality of products received, often arriving in perfect condition. Reviewers also commend the speedy delivery and clear communication regarding their orders. However, some customers noted significant issues with delivery times, with items taking weeks or months to arrive, often past estimated dates. Others found orders incorrect, with wrong items sent or products arriving damaged due to poor packaging. Some reviewers also experienced problems with the refund process, citing delays or difficulties in receiving full refunds.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

It takes along time for delivery. And items that are highly perishable come covered in mold. Eg bread items ###.refund sorted very quickly with photo confirmation ## thank you for the support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If l’m looking for a book or a calendar Fishpond is my place to go. Very happy with the service provided and the selection, also the prices appear to be reasonable. We get great pleasure from the 3... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fishpond is my go to website for Groceries! When I discovered Fishpond had a Pantry section I scrawled thru 78 pages of grocery items and was surprised at the extensive range and the exception... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have bought 3/4 puzzles from your company recently and am extremely satisfied with them. The designs are very contemporary, the colours are beautiful and the quality is excellent. I use puzzles to k... See more


Company details

  1. Book Store
  2. DVD Store
  3. Music Store

About Fishpond.co.nz

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We’re a friendly and hard-working team with a passion for selling great products online. Since 2004, we’ve been delivering an exceptional shopping experience to customers worldwide, offering a vast selection of books, music, and movies at competitive prices.

With over two decades of e-commerce expertise, we have built a trusted platform that connects shoppers with high-quality products from reliable suppliers around the globe. Our goal is simple: to make online shopping easy, affordable, and enjoyable for everyone.

Fishpond operates internationally, with dedicated websites serving customers across multiple countries. We have strategically placed warehouses in New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, allowing us to efficiently store, process, and ship orders with speed and reliability.


What we offer:

  • Books – A diverse collection ranging from bestsellers to niche titles, catering to all interests
  • Music – A broad selection of albums and genres, from timeless classics to the latest hits
  • Movies – An extensive catalogue of films and TV shows for every taste

At Fishpond, we believe in making online shopping better - one great product at a time. Whether you’re looking for your next favourite book, album, or movie, we’ve got you covered!


Visit us at Fishpond.co.nz and start exploring today!

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I placed an order for a vinyl….

I placed an order for a vinyl that was meant to come from the UK. I first placed this order in March, and waited a week past the expected arrival, only to be told it hadn’t been shipped. It is now June and I was notified that it was on the pallet that just arrived in the country.

When confirming i was told the vinyl still hadn’t been ordered and was yet again coming from the UK. If i knew it would’ve taken this long i would’ve just ordered the original vinyl in New Zealand. This was a gift so the estimated arrivals are just terrible.

Do not order products being forced out of NZ because I doubt it will ever come!

3 June 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered two books which would take…

I ordered two books which would take about a month to get to me.

Both book orders got cancelled because the suppliers couldn't supply them - I was notified when they were meant to arrive.

Great, now I don't have gifts to give for certain occasions that are time sensitive.

Why sell books YOU DONT HAVE IN STOCK

31 May 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Waste of time

They're a drop shipping company that promises to deliver stock they don't necessarily have. I have waited weeks for my item only to receive an email today saying it wasn't sent to them and the wait would continue. They were communicative about the delay and have given me the option to cancel but I would avoid them in future.

21 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After waiting over 2mths for a book I was told they couldn’t guarantee they could even get it

I ordered a book at the beginning of March and it said it was in stock, but after buying it it changed to “on order” and the estimate arrival was beginning of April. That time came and the date changed to beginning of May. That time came and it changed to beginning of June. So I emailed fishpond and after a few exchanged emails I was told they were having problems sourcing this item due to the supplier stock information being incorrect. They couldn’t guarantee that they would be able to get this item, but would continue trying to source from other suppliers. After seeing that they cannot guarantee getting the item I cancelled it and got a refund.
I went on Amazon and bought the book which I received in 2 days.

9 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great place to shop

The price of the pantry items are much cheaper than at the supermarket and the delivery fee is so reasonable, also delivery is fast 😊 They have such a big variety of groceries. I will definitely be ordering again. 😊

20 April 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Sold me a CD

Sold me a CD, I waited two months for delivery, and then they said they couldn't get it and refunded me, proceeds to check their website and see them selling the same CD at double the price, I emailed and they compensated me a $10 voucher, but still really dodgy

1 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible experience - scam! do not recommend!

Terrible experience. Ordered a product, they sent me the wrong one. Shipped in back to them in the same box and packaging it was sent to me in - product was untouched by me and I have photo proof of the box before being shipped back. They then refunded half the amount I paid stating the product arrived to them in poor condition. Terrible service, terrible customer service. Do not recommend!

23 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

really easy to use

really easy to use. I've been buying regularly from them for over 10 years. Never had an issue. Very reliable.

13 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a book in February and…

I ordered a book in February and Fishpond stated it will be sent in mid March- I thought this was quite a slow response time but I waited anyway. We are now in April and the book has still not been sent- it now states that it will ship on the 5th of April and has been reordered. This is the 1st time I have used Fishpond in years and am really regretting it. There is nowhere on their website to complain about their poor service. In the future I will order from The Nile as I have always found them to be reliably and timely.

2 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Here in the Midwest USA

Here in the Midwest USA, books are abundant both online and in retail stores. Fishpond had this one book I would’ve had to have special ordered anyway. So I bought it. Watched the shipping updates. Got it at my doorstep. And that is exactly right.

11 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fishpond is my go to website for groceries

Fishpond is my go to website for Groceries!
When I discovered Fishpond had a Pantry section
I scrawled thru 78 pages of grocery items and was surprised at the extensive range and the exceptionally good prices often dollars cheaper than supermarket prices .
Great specials are to be had in Fishponds Daily Deals
Specials and Clearance items.
I recently ordered a cake which arrived in perfect condition due to the exceptionally expert packaging .
Top marks to Fishponds Packaging Dept 👍

11 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless

My first experience with Fishpond. After not hearing anything for 6 days after payment & no update on tracking, I emailed, finally got a reply to say they hadn't been able to source my order & they blamed their supplier. They never communicated with me so I cancelled my order. I see that the item is still being falsely advertised as available . I wish I'd read reviews first as this is a regular occurrence with this company. Never again.

28 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best place to buy books from overseas

Fishpond is the number one place I buy my hard to find books from, which usually are only available from overseas. They source my books from the US and the UK and get them delivered to me right here in Australia at the best shipping price. They offer really great prices and my items always arrive safely. I have been buying from them for years and the service has always been outstanding. I wouldn't go anywhere else for my overseas books.

23 January 2026
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